Ukraine receives 50,000 rounds of 20 mm ammunition for F-16s from Denmark
First delivered to Ukraine in 2024, the U.S.-made jets have become a key part of the country's defenses against Russian attacks on its rear areas, particularly jet-powered drones.
Ukraine has received 50,000 rounds of 20 mm ammunition for its F-16 fighter jets from Denmark, according to the Ukrainian Defense Ministry. The delivery, announced on October 23, is part of a broader effort by Denmark to support Ukraine in its defense against Russian attacks. The F-16 jets, equipped with 20 mm M61 Vulcan rotary cannons, have proven effective in intercepting Russian jet-powered attack drones, which pose a significant threat to Ukrainian airspace.
The ammunition, mounted on the jets, enables Ukrainian pilots to engage these drones using autocannon rounds, a more cost-effective solution than missile strikes. Danish, Dutch, Belgian, and Norwegian forces have collectively supplied around 50 F-16 jets to Ukraine, but their intensive use in defense missions necessitates frequent maintenance, often handled by the Ukrainian allies.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been actively seeking more munitions, including 20 mm rounds, to bolster the effectiveness of the F-16s in countering the fast-moving Russian drones.
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